Product Description

Quick Facts

Low coffer can be used with a surface-mount grid system or limited head-space ceiling grid.

These thermoform tiles are made from UV Stabilized .013" thick vinyl plastic. They are designed to provide all the functionality of conventional drop ceiling tiles at a fraction of the weight. The feather-light construction makes them easy to install, easy to clean, stain resistant, water resistant, dust free, and resource friendly! Installation is fast and couldn't be any easier.

Designed to fit all standard 15/16" - 1" T-Bar Ceiling Systems. Most of the thermoform ceiling tiles come in two sizes, 2'x2' and 2'x4'.

FYI - If you have a 2x4 grid ceiling, but would prefer the look of the 2x2 ceiling tiles, simply insert a 2' center T bar available online or at most local hardware stores...it's easy!

5 Year ProShield Warranty
The ceiling tile manufacturer guarantees that your ceiling tiles will be free from manufacturing defects for a period of five years from the date of purchase. Limitations apply. See full warranty information below.

UL Listing/Certification
ProLite ceiling tiles bearing this mark are UL tested and approved drop-out ceiling panels that can be installed beneath fire sprinklers. When exposed to heat from a developing fire, drop-out ceiling panels soften, distort, and fall from the ceiling grid. Heat from the growing fire activates the sprinkler which, unimpeded by the panels, controls or extinguishes the fire.

Highlights:
The Orb grid mount tile is a fun pattern that is sure to liven up any room. It is best suited for larger areas, since the full design is revealed in a 4" x 4" section. Being that it is FDA compliant, it is an excellent choice for restaurants. We are also proud to say that it is made in the USA.

Things to Consider:
The Orb tile is not suitable for use as a direct mount tile, since it is not flat on the back. If you are hooked on this style, please check out the direct mount version, which is called the Celestial. While it is only .013" thick, the embossed design gives it the rigidity and structure needed to support itself in the grid with no sagging. To avoid the risk of sagging, we discourage placing any weight above it. If you would like to keep your existing acoustical tile in the grid for insulation or sound barrier purposes, we recommend that you place it above the frame work so that it is not putting any weight on the Orb.

It is more than likely that your room has partial tiles on the perimeter. Not to worry- The Orb tile lays nice and flat in the grid when cut to any size. Since the recession of the design is only .32", there is no unsightly gap that will show. If your grid is already white and in good condition, it should match the white Orb tile very well. If you are going with a colored option, we highly recommend that you consider the Grid Tape or Grid Strips since they are color coordinated with the ProLite collection. If you would prefer to avoid the extra expense, you can of course paint your grid as well.

Greenguard
Greenguard Gold Certification offers strict certification criteria that considers safety factors to account for sensitive individuals (such as children and the elderly), and ensures that a product is acceptable for use in environments such as schools and healthcare facilities. It is referenced by both The Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) and the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Building Rating System. Click here for more information.

UL Listing/Certification
Certain ProLite ceiling tiles are approved drop-out ceiling panels that can be installed beneath fire sprinklers. When exposed to heat from a developing fire, drop-out ceiling panels soften, distort, and fall from the ceiling grid. Heat from the growing fire activates the sprinkler which, unimpeded by the panels, controls or extinguishes the fire. Click here for more information.

Waterproof
Materials used in the construction of the tile(s) are 100% waterproof.

Class A Fire Rated
Tiles have been tested in accordance with ASTM 84e and scored a Class A rating for flame spread and smoke generation.

CEILING TILES

Warranty Statement
ProCeilingTiles.com guarantees that your ceiling tiles will be free from manufacturing defects for a period of five years from the date of purchase.

Warranty Limitations
This warranty does not cover problems caused by improper installation methods. It covers only installations done in accordance with the installation and handling instructions available on this website. This warranty does not cover damage caused by improper maintenance or by use contrary to our recommendations. This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear or shade changes due to exposure to smoke, fumes, leaks, or abuse. This warranty does not cover labor charges. This warranty applies only to material purchased by you, the owner, in unopened cartons for your own use and not for resale. This warranty is not transferable and applies to the original purchaser only. Please Note: ProCeilingTiles cannot guarantee that the published surface burning characteristics, fire resistance ratings, acoustical performance, dimensional stability / sag, or light reflectance will remain as stated if the tiles are painted. Painting will void this warranty & any certification(s). Painting will void UL approval for installation under fire suppression sprinkler systems.

Difference from Photos
This warranty does not cover differences between photographs and actual products purchased.

Implied Warranties
There are no implied warranties, representations or conditions, except those required by statute, and they shall not extend beyond the term of the warranty applicable to your purchase.

Consequential or Incidental Damages
We exclude and will not pay any consequential or incidental damage, loss or expense.

Legal Rights
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary by jurisdiction.

Defects
If a manufacturing defect does occur within the terms and conditions of this warranty, you will be supplied with new material to replace the defective parts, subject to inspection and approval by ProCeilingTiles. The replacement materials will be of the same or similar design and quality.

PRO-SERIES CEILING TILES

Warranty Statement
The manufacturer of our Pro-Series tiles guarantees that your tiles will be free from manufacturing defects for a period of twenty-five (25) years from the date of purchase.

Warranty Limitations
This warranty does not cover problems caused by improper installation methods. It covers only installations done in accordance with the installation and handling instructions available on this website. This warranty does not cover damage caused by improper maintenance or by use contrary to our recommendations. This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear or environmental impacts such as sunlight or finish color changes due to exposure to smoke, fumes, leaks, abuse, or acts of God. This warranty does not cover labor charges. This warranty applies only to material purchased by you, the owner, in unopened cartons for your own use and not for resale. This warranty is not transferable and applies to the original purchaser only. Note: We cannot guarantee that the published surface burning characteristics, fire resistance ratings, acoustical performance, dimensional stability/sag, or light reflectance will remain as stated if the tiles are painted.

Difference from Photos
This warranty does not cover differences between photographs and actual product purchased. We strongly recommend that all customers request and evaluate samples prior to purchase.

Implied Warranties
There are no implied warranties, representations or conditions, except those required by statute, and they shall not extend beyond the term of the warranty applicable to your purchase.

Consequential or Incidental Damages
We exclude and will not pay any consequential or incidental damage, loss or expense.

Legal Rights
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary by jurisdiction.

Defects
If a manufacturing defect does occur within the terms and conditions of this warranty (25 years from date of purchase), you will be supplied with new material to replace the defective parts, subject to inspection and approval by the manufacturer.

LED LIGHT PANELS

Warranty Statement
uDecor.com guarantees that your LED Light Panels will be free from manufacturing defects for a period of five years from the date of purchase and preform as expected during that time.

uDecor guarantees that your LED drivers will be free from manufacturing defects for a period of three years from the date of purchase and will operate within specifications.

Warranty Limitations
This warranty does not cover problems caused by improper installation methods. This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear or damage due to exposure to smoke, fumes, leaks, abuse, or acts of God. This warranty does not cover labor charges. This warranty applies only to material purchased by you, the owner, in unopened cartons for your own use and not for resale. This warranty is not transferable and applies to the original purchaser only.

Consequential or Incidental Damages
We exclude and will not pay any consequential or incidental damage, loss or expense.

METAL & VINYL SUSPENSION SYSTEMS, CLIP ON GRID COVERS

Warranty Statement
The manufacturer of our Metal and Vinyl Suspension Systems and clip on grid covers guarantees the product(s) will be free from manufacturing defects for a period of twenty-five (25) years from the date of purchase.

Warranty Limitations
This warranty does not cover problems caused by improper installation methods. This warranty does not cover damage caused by improper maintenance or by use contrary to our recommendations. This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear or environmental impacts such as sunlight or finish color changes due to exposure to smoke, fumes, leaks, abuse, or acts of God. This warranty does not cover labor charges. This warranty applies only to material purchased by you, the owner, in unopened cartons for your own use and not for resale. This warranty is not transferable and applies to the original purchaser only. Note: We cannot guarantee that the published surface burning characteristics, fire resistance ratings, acoustical performance, dimensional stability/sag, or light reflectance will remain as stated if the tiles are painted.

Implied Warranties
There are no implied warranties, representations or conditions, except those required by statute, and they shall not extend beyond the term of the warranty applicable to your purchase.

Consequential or Incidental Damages
We exclude and will not pay any consequential or incidental damage, loss or expense.

Legal Rights
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary by jurisdiction.

Defects
If a manufacturing defect does occur within the terms and conditions of this warranty (25 years from date of purchase), you will be supplied with new material to replace the defective parts, subject to inspection and approval by the manufacturer.

CEILING LINK GRID SYSTEM

Warranty Statement
The manufacturer of our Metal and Vinyl Suspension Systems and clip on grid covers guarantees the product(s) will be free from manufacturing defects for a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase.

Warranty Limitations
This warranty does not cover problems caused by improper installation methods. This warranty does not cover damage caused by improper maintenance or by use contrary to our recommendations. This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear or environmental impacts such as sunlight or finish color changes due to exposure to smoke, fumes, leaks, abuse, or acts of God. This warranty does not cover labor charges. This warranty applies only to material purchased by you, the owner, in unopened cartons for your own use and not for resale. This warranty is not transferable and applies to the original purchaser only. Note: We cannot guarantee that the published surface burning characteristics, fire resistance ratings, acoustical performance, dimensional stability, or light reflectance will remain as stated if the grid is painted.

Implied Warranties
There are no implied warranties, representations or conditions, except those required by statute, and they shall not extend beyond the term of the warranty applicable to your purchase.

Consequential or Incidental Damages
We exclude and will not pay any consequential or incidental damage, loss or expense.

Legal Rights
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary by jurisdiction.

Defects
If a manufacturing defect does occur within the terms and conditions of this warranty (5 years from date of purchase), you will be supplied with new material to replace the defective parts, subject to inspection and approval by the manufacturer.

CEILING TILE TRIM MOLDING - Polyurethane Products

Warranty Statement
uDecor, Inc. provides a LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY to the original purchaser of our polyurethane products. This LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY provides that the polyurethane material will be free from manufacturer defects in material and workmanship under normal and expected use. This warranty does not encompass all of the products sold by uDecor, Inc. and is exclusive to our polyurethane products only. Other products may carry their own manufacturer's warranty. Call us at 1-877-550-0600 for details.

uDecor, Inc. provides a LIMITED 5 YEAR WARRANTY to the original purchaser on the FINISH of our polyurethane products. This LIMITED WARRANTY provides that the FINISH on the polyurethane material will be free from finishing defects under normal and expected use for a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover failure of a customer applied finishing system caused by material incompatibility.

Polyurethane products are for decorative use only

Primered products must be finished with an additional layer of finish paint. User is responsible to ensuring that the chosen finishing system is compatible with the primer/material.

Should be installed with non-corrosive fasteners and urethane approved adhesives in accordance with the installation instructions

Unprimed areas should not be exposed to UV light (sunlight)

Polyurethane products should not be installed in areas that experience ambient or surface temperatures above 140 degrees

Polyurethane products should be stored flat in normal ambient temperatures

If the material proves to be defective and has been installed and existed within the bounds of the above requirements, the customer should contact uDecor, Inc. in writing or by phone within 30 days of discovering the material defect. uDecor, Inc. may require digital images, a sample of the material or a combination of material and images to be sent to uDecor, Inc. for evaluation. Upon review of materials and installation methods, uDecor, Inc. will determine if replacement, repair or refund is appropriate. uDecor, Inc. is not liable for the cost of labor, transportation, or any other expenses incurred in conjunction with the purchase, use and installation of the material.

This limited warranty does not cover damage from the result of mishandling in transportation, acts of God, customer modifications, vandalism, misuse, abuse, improper maintenance, unreasonable care, or other causes that did not arise from manufacturer defects in workmanship and/or materials. No person or entity is authorized to change, modify, or amend the terms of this limited warranty in any manner.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This warranty applies to our polyurethane based materials only.

WOOD TILES

Warranty Statement
Our Wood Ceiling Tiles are backed with a 3 year warranty which guards against fading, warping, or yellowing.

Warranty Limitations
This warranty does not cover problems caused by improper installation methods. This warranty does not cover damage caused by improper maintenance or by use contrary to our recommendations. This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear or environmental impacts such as sunlight or finish color changes due to exposure to smoke, fumes, leaks, abuse, or acts of God. This warranty does not cover labor charges. This warranty applies only to material purchased by you, the owner, in unopened cartons for your own use and not for resale. This warranty is not transferable and applies to the original purchaser only. Note: We cannot guarantee that the published surface burning characteristics, fire resistance ratings, acoustical performance, dimensional stability/sag, or light reflectance will remain as stated if the tiles are painted.

Implied Warranties
There are no implied warranties, representations or conditions, except those required by statute, and they shall not extend beyond the term of the warranty applicable to your purchase.

Consequential or Incidental Damages
We exclude and will not pay any consequential or incidental damage, loss or expense.

Legal Rights
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary by jurisdiction.

Defects
If a manufacturing defect does occur within the terms and conditions of this warranty, you will be supplied with new material to replace the defective parts, subject to inspection and approval by ProCeilingTiles. The replacement materials will be of the same or similar design and quality.

IMAGINATION TILES

Warranty Statement
Our Imagination Series Ceiling Tiles are backed with a 10 year warranty which guards against fading, warping, or yellowing.

Implied Warranties
There are no implied warranties, representations or conditions, except those required by statute, and they shall not extend beyond the term of the warranty applicable to your purchase.

Consequential or Incidental Damages
We exclude and will not pay any consequential or incidental damage, loss or expense.

Legal Rights
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary by jurisdiction.

Defects
If a manufacturing defect does occur within the terms and conditions of this warranty, you will be supplied with new material to replace the defective parts, subject to inspection and approval by ProCeilingTiles. The replacement materials will be of the same or similar design and quality.

DROP GRID CEILING FAN

Limited Warranty Statement
This Item is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase under normal use. Within the warranty period, we will repair or replace the product at our discretion. This warranty extends only to the original retail purchaser, and excludes any damage to the product resulting from accident or misuse. This product is not covered, when used in a commercial environment, for which it was not intended.

The above warranty is complete and exclusive. The warrantor expressly disclaims liability for any special, incidental, indirect, or consequential damages in connection with the purchase or use of this product or costs over the original purchase price.

Any implied warranties arising by operation of law shall be limited in duration to the terms of this warranty.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights, which vary by jurisdiction.

TO MAKE A CLAIM

If you believe there is a defect in your material and want to make a claim under this warranty, please notify:
ProCeilingTiles
8302 Espresso Drive, Suite 130
Bakersfield, CA 93312
1-855-376-5060
www.proceilingtiles.com

RETURNS

At ProCeilingTiles.com, we know that projects take a while, and sometimes plans change. That's why, in most cases, we give our customers a 90 day grace period to return products. The products must be unused/new and in their original boxes.

We are unable to replace items have been modified or installed, so please review all the contents of your shipment for damage and to verify that the items received are correct. Damaged items, or items shipped in error, that are not modified will be replaced promptly.

Refund Amount
When returning products to ProCeilingTiles.com the customer is responsible for the shipping cost back to us, and the Actual Shipping cost that we incured while sending you the product. Your refund equation is: (Price for Product + Tax) - (Actual shipping cost) = Your Refund

Example: You paid a total of $ 100 for products from ProCeilingTiles.com. You had used a coupon for free shipping when placing your order. Since shipping isn't truly free for us, the original actual shipping amount is deducted from your refund. So, if actual shipping cost was $ 8.00 (hypothetical cost) and you returned all of the products, you'd receive a refund amount of $ 92.00. If you had paid any sales tax when placing your order (CA and KY residents only) that would also be refunded in full.

Unqualified Products
Custom products do not qualify for a refund if returned. Custom products include, but are not limited to, the Imagination Series and Custom Tile categories.

Partial Returns of Items with Quantity Discounts
In the event that a ProCeilingTiles.com order qualified for and received a quantity discount, special consideration must be taken when accepting a partial return of the specific product that qualified for the quantity discount. If a customer's request to return a specific amount of product breaks the initial quantity required to qualify for a discount, it is possible that the customer will not receive a refund for the returned items to ProCeilingTiles.com. This is because we have extended a generous discount for a bulk buy, which may no longer applicable if a portion of the product is returned.

A refund involving an order that included a quantity discount can be examined in the following example:
Bill purchased 400 of a particular ceiling tile which cost $ 4.25 per tile (a $ 0.74/tile discount when purchasing 400 or more). His order also qualified for free shipping and he was not subject to sales tax. The order total was $ 1700.00.

After Bill finished his project, he decided that he did not need 30 of his tiles, and he wishes to return them. We must treat Bill's order as if he originally purchased 370 ceiling tiles, which means he would have not qualified for the $ 0.74 per tile quantity discount. If Bill had only purchased 370 tiles, the tiles would have cost $ 4.99 per tile and his order total would have been $ 1846.30.

In this particular case, Bill's new order total ($ 1,846.30) would actually be more than what he originally paid ($ 1,700.00). While we wouldn't charge Bill the difference when returning the tiles, we also would not be able to provide any refund. It would be better for Bill to keep the tiles and save on the return shipping.

When and how will a customer be refunded?
If products are returned within 90 days of the purchase, the customer's credit card will be refunded electronically. If products are returned toward the end of the 90 day period, and the refund does not take effect within 90 days of the purchase date, the refund will be issued by check and sent by USPS. Returns may take up to 2 weeks to be processed.

Packaging Items for their Return
Please be careful when packaging items for returns. You will be responsible for damage incured during shipping, so please package the items accordingly. Retain the paper work that the shipping company gives you, especially the tracking number. Remember, you will be responsible for the items until we receive them.

Filing A Return
To return any product(s) please call us at 1-855-376-5060. You may also inquire information via email at returns@proceilingtiles.com.

How To Install Drop In Ceiling Tiles

Materials: Tools Needed for Installation

Ceiling Tiles

Tape Measure

Pencil / Wax Pencil

Straight edge

Scissors, razor knife, or Ceiling Tile Aviation Snips

Gloves

Eye Protection

ProLite Series Only-Insulation Above The Tiles
Our ProLite Series of tiles are our most popular tiles due to their flexibility, color options, and price point. Due to the tiles' thin construction, regular fiberglass insulation is too heavy to lay on top of the tiles. If your space requires insulation above the tiles you have a few options:

Option 1
Our SoniGuard insulation is specifically built and designed to work above our ProLite Series and can be purchased from our website.

Option 2
If your tile design is flat on the back, you can slide these tiles into place under your existing tiles, leaving the existing tiles to bear the weight of your insulation.

Option 3
You can place small furring strips that lay across the top of the grid to use as support for insulation. 1x1 or 1x2 wood strips provide enough support for insulation.

Option 4
You can push your existing tiles up out of place and turn them slightly to rest on top of the grid system. This would allow the insulation to rest on top of these tiles.

Option 5
You can secure the insulation to the "real ceiling" of your space, leaving the tops of the tiles clear of any need to support weight.

All Tiles

Installing
Once you have determined how you tiles will be installed (empty grid, under existing tiles, existing tiles pushed up) it's time to get started. Place all of the full sized tiles first, leaving the border and partial tiles for last. Having all the full sized tiles in place will push the grid into its natural position. If you cut and install border and partial tiles first, you may find that they are the wrong size once all the other tiles are in place.

Border / Partial Tiles
Use a tape measure or straightedge to measure the size your tiles need to be. Transfer those measurements to the back side of the tile with a pencil or grease pencil.

Cutting Tiles
Our ProLite Series is very easy to cut with regular household scissors. Follow your lines for a nice neat finish. You can also use a razor knife if needed.

Lighting
Can Lights / Recessed Lights
In many homes grid mounted lights are very popular. You should choose a tile design that has a large enough flat area for the light bezel to lay flush once installed. You should also choose lights that have grid mounting brackets so that the weight of the light is supported by the grid system and not the tile.

Place your light fixture and tile in the grid system. Adjust the light to its final position and mark this on the backside of your tile. Use the appropriate size template to mark the hole in the tile. Many times the light bezel or a roll of tape will be close to the correct size. Use scissors or a razor knife to cut the opening.

Caution
We do not recommend can light fixtures that are not designed for direct contact with insulation nor do we recommend using halogen lighting. Unshielded fixtures, especially those using halogen lighting represent a risk of fire or melting the tiles.

High Temperature Areas
Our ProLite Series tiles are designed not to be affected by temperatures up to 120F. In some cases there may be localized ceiling and tile temperatures that exceed the tiles designed operating temperature. This can happen around heat registers, above stoves and ovens, around high temperature lighting, and in environments that intentionally have higher than normal temperatures, like heat spas, and Hot Yoga/Bikram studios. Contact us if your space may be subjected to any of these conditions.

Decorative Grid Strips / Grid Tape
These self adhesive strips/tape are designed to cover up the ceiling grid. Each strip is 2 feet long with an attractive embossed pattern and the grid tape is sold in 100 foot long rolls.

The adhesive on the back is to aid with installation, and IS NOT a permanent adhesive. Small dabs of tile adhesive should be applied to the back of the strips or tape. A small dab at each end, and 2 dabs spaced equally in the middle of the strip are adequate to permanently secure the strip to the ceiling. The ceiling grid tape should have a small dab of adhesive applied every 6 inches. The adhesive backing will allow for the strip to stick to the ceiling long enough for the tile adhesive to cure. Failure to use tile adhesive may result in the failure of the strips or tape to adhere to the ceiling.

Make sure your grid system is clean before starting application. Rubbing alcohol or 409 work really well to remove any dust or oils.

For best results, make sure the temperature in the room is between 60 - 80 degrees Fahrenheit and low humidity. Do not peel the backing off until you are installing the strip. Any contamination of the back side of the strips will compromise the performance of the adhesive.

Grid Strips
The decorative strips should be butted up to one another. Do not overlap the strips. Make sure to always start at the same end of the strip. You may have to trim each strip slightly, so always put the strip in place before peeling off the backing so you can see if any needs to be trimmed.

Take your first strip. The dot at the end of the strip should be directly over the intersection of the 4 tiles. Once you have the strip lined up, peel the backing from the self adhesive and apply small dabs of tile adhesive to the back of the strip (see above). Run all the strips one direction first.

Finish off by installing the strips that run perpendicular to the tiles. Each strip will need to be trimmed, so keep a pair of scissors or snips in your pocket and cut off the dotted end.

Grid Tape
Start in a corner and work one direction. Apply small dabs of adhesive every 6 inches. Trim the tape to fit when you reach the end of a run. Finish of by covering the remaining cross T's (shorter gid sections). Using the same glueing technique as above. Trim the tape to fit the space exactly. Do not overlap the tape in any areas.

How to Install Glue-Up Ceiling Tiles

Adhesives -vs- Staples
We recommend adhesive when installing our tiles. Although stapling is an option, adhering tiles with adhesive is the recommended method, yielding the most favorable results. (staples can crack the tiles). We recommend "Red Devil General Purpose Construction Adhesive" available here.

Materials: Needed for Installation

Ceiling tiles

Tape measure

Pencil / Wax Pencil

Chalk line

Straight edge

Scissors or Ceiling Tile Aviation Snips

Adhesive (about 1 tube for every 8 tiles)

Paper towels and water for clean-up

Decorative Strips/Grid Tape for Prolite and Designer Series

Eye protection

Surface Types and Methods of Installation

Sheetrock, Drywall, Plaster, Cement
Install ceiling tiles directly to ceiling using an approved adhesive. Verify on the adhesive of your choice whether it will work for both the ceiling tile material and the material to which it is to be adhered.

Wood Furring Strips
Furring strips can be used to mount the tiles to. This method is a great solution for ceilings that are not quite perfectly flat and would require a lot of work to fix. Furring strips can be leveled with shims when installing, giving a nice flat area for the tiles to adhere to.

The furring strips should be spaced out the width and length of your tile, minus any overlap that may be required. If you are installing 2x4 tiles, we recommend putting up furring strips in a 2x2 pattern so the middle of the tile has something to adhere to.

Popcorn / Stucco / Cottage Cheese Ceilings
Ceiling tiles should never be applied directly to popcorn ceilings. The ceiling tiles need a flat, even surface to be applied to. There are several ways to create an appropriate surface. You can remove the ceiling texture, add a new layer of drywall over the existing surface, or install furring strips.

If you decide to remove the existing texture, it would be a really good idea to test the material for asbestos before going to work. The process of removing the material is messy and time consuming and depending on your local laws, you may need to have a licensed removal contractor do the work. Please check into it before you start removal.

Before You Begin
Your surface needs to be smooth, clean, and dry. Test out your adhesive and tile combination in a small area before committing to doing the whole ceiling.

Planning Your Layout
Take the time to get the layout right. This will save you many headaches farther along in the project. One of the most important things to know is that not every ceiling tile is exactly 2 "x 2"; or 2' x 4'. We refer to them as this size, and for most American grid systems, the grid is that size. But the tiles have to be a little smaller so they will fit into the grid with a little give around the edges. Be sure to check the size of your tile before laying out your ceiling. Some tiles are 23-5/8" x 23-5/8", some are 23" x 23" and some may be a little more or a little less, depending on the ceiling tile manufacturer.

Knowing the real size and overlap of the tile is very important for direct mounting. You will be creating a grid on the ceiling to keep everything nice and straight. If you are off by only 1/8 of an inch on each tile, after 8 tiles you will be off a whole inch. Be as precise as you can with your measurements.

Once you receive your tiles, lay a few out on the floor and check the size and overlap.

Use grid paper and map out your ceiling. Indicate the position of lights, vents, and any other fixtures or obstructions on the ceiling. The location of these obstacles will determine your layout and overall look of the finished ceiling. Make sure you take the border into consideration when laying out the tile pattern. A larger border is often preferred over a small one.

If the ceiling tile you have chosen has a large amount of relief, you may want to consider the use of a flatter border tile in the spaces where there are lights, vents or other obstructions in the ceiling. Tiles with a large amount of relief may preclude the use of them with confronted with a surface mounted accessory.

Consider the main, most visible area of your space as well as the longest runs of tiles. These are usually the lines you want square to your starting wall. At some point, you will need to pick a wall to start from and use it as the base for your lines, keeping in mind that this wall will most likely not be square with the other walls.

Once your pattern has been decided, use the chalk line to snap your rows. Check that you are keeping your lines square every now and then. Most rooms are not square and many times tile layout is a compromise of room shape and border tile size needs.

Make sure to space your chalk lines according to your type of tile. Some tiles overlap during the installation, so you will have to reduce your line spacing to account for the tile overlap.

Both of these layouts are out of square by the same amount, only the size of the border tiles are different. The right layout shows how much easier it is to spot the imperfection in the alignment. Small border tiles will magnify how out of square a room is as it is easier to compare the true line of the edge of the tile the closer it is to the wall.

Installing the First Tile
Once you are confident in your layout, make sure all your surfaces as well as your hands are clean. Any oils on the ceiling or tiles, even the ones from your skin, can affect the performance of the adhesive. Latex gloves are a great option during the installation process, keeping oils off the tiles, and keeping your hands clean of adhesive.

Take your first tile and apply a bead of adhesive all the way around the perimeter of the backside of the tile. Make the bead 1/8" to 3/16" in size. If the tile center lays flat on the ceiling, add a 4" "X" to the center section with adhesive. If the tile has a design where only a few areas touch the ceiling, place some blobs of adhesive on those features. Keep a towel handy to clean up any adhesive that may seep out.

Gently place the tile close to it's final location next to your chalk lines. Lightly press the tile to the ceiling as you slide it into position. This lets the adhesive spread out and smear around a bit. Once you are satisfied that the tile is in place, firmly press the tile to the ceiling, rubbing out any bumps in the adhesive.

ProLite, Advantage, Designer Series
Place the second tile next to your first one. The edges of each tile should just be touching. Don't press the tiles together with force.

Continue placing full sized tiles adjusting as necessary to remain lined up on your grid lines. For non-overlapping tiles, creating a small space between tiles to remain on your layout is ok. These gaps will be covered by Grid Tape or Grid Strips when finished.

Legacy Series, Ceiling Skins
Place the second tile, overlapping the flat lip of the tile over the previous tile by about 1/4". Make sure to mark out your grid with this overlap included.

Put up as many full tiles as you can, saving the tiles that have to be cut to accommodate for fixtures to be installed last.

Border Tiles
Unless you are incredibly lucky, you will have some less than full sized tiles to be placed around the perimeter of the space. We have several tiles that are designed specifically to function as border tiles. They have very small relief and are easily cut with scissors or aviation snips.

Measure the open space from the installed tile to the wall. Make sure to take measurements at each end of the space, as these measurements are often different. Transfer your measurements to your border tile and cut it.

Just like the full size tiles, run a bead of adhesive all the way around the perimeter of the tile and in the center area of the tile as needed. If the border tiles are really small, you may not need to apply any adhesive in the center.

Decorative Strips
These self adhesive strips are designed to cover up the seams between tiles that install with no overlap. Each strip is 2 feet long with an attractive embossed pattern.

The adhesive on the back is to aid with installation, and IS NOT a permanent adhesive. Small dabs of tile adhesive should be applied to the back of the strips. A small dab at each end, and 2 dabs spaced equally in the middle of the strip are adequate to permanently secure the strip to the ceiling. The adhesive backing will allow for the strip to stick to the ceiling long enough for the tile adhesive to cure. Failure to use tile adhesive may result in the failure of the strips to adhere to the ceiling.

Make sure your tiles are flat and any adhesive that has oozed out between the cracks has been cleaned up. If your tiles have been up for a while, take some time to clean the area that the strips will be applied to. Rubbing alcohol or 409 work really well to remove any dust or oils.

For best results, make sure the temperature in the room is between 60 - 80 degrees Fahrenheit and low humidity. Do not peel the backing off until you are installing the strip. Any contamination of the back side of the strips will compromise the performance of the adhesive.

The decorative strips should be butted up to one another. Do not overlap the strips. Make sure to always start at the same end of the strip. You may have to trim each strip slightly, so always put the strip in place before peeling off the backing so you can see if any needs to be trimmed.

Take your first strip. The dot at the end of the strip should be directly over the intersection of the 4 tiles. Once you have the strip lined up, peel the backing from the self adhesive and apply small dabs of tile adhesive to the back of the strip (see above). Run all the strips one direction first.

Finish off by installing the strips that run perpendicular to the tiles. Each strip will need to be trimmed, so keep a pair of scissors or snips in your pocket and cut off the dotted end.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

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David S.Pleasanton, CAJuly 31, 2017

5out of 5

It looks great and is as was advertised.

This product is as it is advertised. Replaced out brittle Tiles with these. Huge difference. Everyone seems to like them.

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Leshia F.Fort Smith, ARMarch 5, 2017

5out of 5

Perfect update

We purchased a home with a dated kitchen light fixture. These tiles helped provide an updated look for little cost. Customer service is exceptional. Shipped quickly and packaged well. Highly recommend!

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Erica S.Berkley, MIOctober 14, 2016

5out of 5

Awesome

Great product and easy install. Did it nearly 9 months pregnant. Piece of cake.

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Roy A.Cranberry Township, PASeptember 24, 2016

5out of 5

blended ceiling

When the lights are off one can barely tell where they are, when on, they just look like bright light parts of a uniform ceiling. Huge improvement over the very obvious beady "standard" translucent panels usually seen over fluorescent fixtures. These are quite pricey but worth it in the long haul.

Juan D.Shady Side, MDMarch 16, 2016

5out of 5

Just what the client wanted

These tiles give the necessary light needed by our clients and it looks good.

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Laura R.January 16, 2014

5out of 5

Looks Great, Easy Installation

Used in both the bathroom and kitchen. Easy to install - needed to cut pieces to fit into smaller grid spaces and only needed scissors and a ruler. Everyone comments on how great the tiles look over the old, boring clear plastic basic texture ones that used to be there. The translucent ones also diffuse the lighting so it's not just a harsh light in the center, but the whole room is lit.

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Lynn L.Oakbrook Terrace, ILNovember 7, 2017

4out of 5

Looks great

They look awesome. Thought they would be a little heavier and stronger

looks good

Paula J.Lancaster, OHNovember 15, 2016

looks great

Roy A.Cranberry Township, PASeptember 24, 2016

5out of 5

huge improvement over the compressed newspaper type.

room looks more livable and less like an "office" the translucent tiles are a great improvement for our fluorescent ceiling lights compared t the usual "beady" transluscents . They blend in much better.
These tiles are a "dream" to install, especially compared to the armstrong compressed paper tiles. they are flexible yet firm. easily trimmed with normal scissors. We have many spots where their is minimal (1") overhead clearance due to ducts. The "orb" slid in easily and could be flexed a bit to get around obstacles. The 3 x price differential over the armstrong is definitely worth it. It took a little getting used to the deep vs shallow grooves and have the tiles oriented properly, but even when off by 90 degrees it is no big deal, and it is easy to fix if desired. We bought enough for a 2nd ceiling and will do when we remake the room in a few months.

Cherry F.Sandy Creek, NYSeptember 7, 2016

Unique tiles, easy to install.

Kim J.Springfield, OHAugust 12, 2016

5out of 5

Love the look!

This product is exactly what I was looking for! I have a flat roof that sometimes leaks with hard rain. No one can figure where it leaks from. This ceiling will not get ruined and will easily wipe clean! The tile fits in perfect with my decor! My husband said it was really easy to hang. We just love it!

Jeanette S.Delray Beach, FLDecember 4, 2014

Love them

Kathleen B.Edwardsville, ILJuly 18, 2014

4out of 5

looks great but very light weight

The ceiling looks great and was very easy to install. There were two issues. I was told to just order any regular ceiling grid. I got the Armstrong grid and it was definitely a different white. The grid looked very dingy next to the bright white tiles. I had to have the entire grid painted. Also, the tiles are so light weight that they did not sit down in the grids very well by themselves so I ended up putting regular fiberboard ceiling tiles on top of them to hold them in place. Overall great finished look but much more complicated installation than I expected.

Tracy B.Matthews, NCFebruary 14, 2014

2out of 5

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we ordered these as replacement tiles for an older office - they are not thick enough for covering a dingy ceiling. We did not use them. The design is so pretty for a new office, if the ceiling is clean from the start

John B.Manchester, NHFebruary 11, 2013

5out of 5

Excellent Product and Service

I've now placed three separate orders for ceiling tiles. The Orb Ceiling Tile pictured here was ordered for a laundry room last year. I've placed two more orders for a different tile for a finished basement since then. The web site is very informative and easy to get around. Every step is made on the web site to make sure you know what you're buying and that it's the right product for you. Delivery was very quick and the product quality was perfect in all cases. This is a great company and I'll only purchase ceiling tiles from them for any future needs.